Overland Expo Group Urging ‘Responsible Recreation’ – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
Overland Expo, the premier overlanding event series in the world, today announced the return of its Ultimate Build Truck and Motorcycle auction via Bring-a-Trailer, a unique opportunity for overlanding enthusiasts and philanthropists to directly support projects that protect and enhance the overlanding community. The auction is live now through Friday, November 15th. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Overland Expo Foundation, which funds trail maintenance, promotes responsible travel practices, and leverages overland travel to support mental health initiatives.
The Overland Expo Foundation is dedicated to strengthening the overlanding community by providing education, resources, and support for safe and sustainable travel. Since its inception, the Foundation has helped support projects that promote responsible exploration, trail restoration, and public land stewardship. Last year’s auction raised an impressive $97,500, allowing the Foundation to expand its reach and impact across multiple organizations and initiatives.
“Each year, the Overland Expo Ultimate Build Truck and Motorcycle auction brings together an inspiring community of enthusiasts and supporters who are dedicated to preserving and enriching our natural spaces,” said Jessica Kirchner, vice president of consumer events for Emerald, owners of Overland Expo “The passion for responsible overland exploration translates into meaningful contributions that support education, trail restoration, and sustainable travel initiatives.”
This year’s auction features two incredible builds: an ultimate adventure-ready GMC truck and a meticulously outfitted Ural motorcycle. Each vehicle has been carefully crafted in collaboration with top-tier industry partners to ensure they meet the demands of the most adventurous overlanders. Welcome to the Outdoors dubbed this year’s truck as the “ultimate overland vehicle,” while it received praise from Engearment, Matador Network, The Fast Lane Truck, and TFL Offroad. The Ural Motorcycle was featured in Outdoorx4 Magazine, The Compass and the Sidecar Summer series on The Motorcycle Travel Channel.
The GMC Ultimate Build Truck benefits from contributions by premier overlanding suppliers, including 589 Fabrication, AEROnaut Outdoor, AluCab, and American Vehicle Expedition (AEV), Battle Born Batteries, BFGoodrich, Blackstone Grill, BLUETTI, Comeup Winch USA, DECKED, Forrest Tool Company, Jetboil, Leitner Designs, MAGNAFLOW, MAXTRAX, Midland Radio, Peak Suspension, Project X, Quad Lock, REDARC, RiGd Supply, Switch Pros, Torque Wheels, Tredder, Vision X, weBoost, and ZOLEO.
The Ural Motorcycle Build includes support from leading brands such as DENALI Electronics, Forrest Tool Company, ICECO, Kalabar, Mosko Moto, RAM Mounts, Scorpion EXO, Uncharted Supply Co., WE Knife Co., Westin/Superwinch, and ZOLEO, each contributing products and expertise that make this build as resilient as it is rugged.
About the Overland Expo Foundation
Founded with a mission to promote sustainable and responsible overland travel, the Overland Expo Foundation provides support to individuals and organizations working to protect public lands and foster an inclusive community of overlanders. Through its programs, the Foundation promotes education on safe practices, responsible land use, and the importance of resilience in exploration. By fostering community, enhancing public resources, and supporting overland travel as a tool for mental well-being, the Foundation inspires overlanders worldwide to explore responsibly.
For more information about the Overland Expo Foundation, visit OverlandExpoFoundation.org.
